KSIU Welcomes Professor Michio Kurosu for a Nine-Month Fulbright U.S. Scholar Visit

In alignment with the vision and continuous support of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ashraf Saad Hussein, President of King Salman International University, and his strong belief in advancing the university’s internationalization and global engagement strategy, KSIU continues to attract distinguished international scholars who enrich our academic and research landscape. Within this framework, the Faculty of Pharmacy is honored to welcome Professor Michio Kurosu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and Founder & CEO of MK Consulting, who joins us for a nine-month visit through a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award. Prof. Kurosu is an internationally recognized scientist with over 25 years of experience in medicinal and synthetic chemistry and infectious disease research. Throughout his career, he has:

  • Discovered several promising drug leads against multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other significant pathogens.
  • Developed innovative biochemical assays and optimized small-molecule libraries.
  • Contributed pioneering research on electron transport pathways, peptidoglycan biosynthesis, bacterial enzymes, membrane disruption, and anticancer small molecules.

Academic Engagement at KSIU
During his nine-month stay at King Salman International University, Prof. Kurosu will:

  • Participate in teaching activities in the Departments of Microbiology & Immunology and Medicinal Chemistry.
  • Engage in collaborative research interactions with faculty and students across the Faculty of Pharmacy.
  • Contribute to strengthening long-term academic and scientific collaboration between KSIU and UTHSC.

His presence represents a significant opportunity for our students and faculty to benefit from global expertise and to deepen KSIU’s role as a modern, internationally connected institution.

KSIU proudly welcomes Professor Michio Kurosu and looks forward to the meaningful academic and scientific contributions he will bring during his nine-month visit.